What can I do to help? Get tested and know your trait status Help raise awareness by talking about sickle cell disease to family, friends and associates Become a blood donor and, if allowed, designate your donation to a hospital that serves sickle cell patients Volunteer with your local Sickle cell Community organization for camps, program, health fairs and other activities for the kids Donate to support better research Participate in activities at your church and in your community that support sickle cell disease awareness